Most people diagnosed with mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. Numerous treatments and services for mental illnesses are available. The choice and combination of treatment and services selected depends in most cases on the type of mental illness, the severity of symptoms, the availability of options and decisions determined by the individual, often in consultation with their health care provider and others. Most people with mental illness report that a combination of treatments, services and supports works best to support their recovery.

Health and Wellness

Recognizing that wellness is an ongoing process, the NAMI Hearts & Minds program is an online, interactive, educational initiative promoting the idea of wellness in both mind and body.

NAMI Hearts & Minds
Check out NAMI's section on how wellness means both a healthy mind and a healthy body.

Services

An array of mental health services and supports are important to ensure recovery for most people living with mental illness.

Mental Health Professionals

Mental health services are provided by several different professions, each of which has its own training and areas of expertise. Finding the right professional(s) for you or a loved one can be critical.

Case Management

A case manager coordinates services and supports to help you live successfully in the community.

Employment

For many people, employment is an important part of recovery from mental illness.

Peer Services and Supports

Peer services means getting help from individuals who have shared similar experiences and can sometimes be as valuable as professional services.

Specific Populations

Treatment and services for special populations may vary and are sometimes specific to meeting the unique needs of these individuals.

Children and Adolescents

Children & Adolescent Action Center
NAMI's Child & Adolescent Action Center focuses on mental health systems' reform that promises to improve the lives of children and adolescents with mental illnesses and their families.